Elixir 3/18 vs A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Elixir 3/18Choose it for a tobacco and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elixir 3/182/4
A*Men2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elixir 3/18
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- Elixir 3/18
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir 3/18Latansaa PerfumeA*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
10,654 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir 3/18
SillageA*Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir 3/18Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothtobacco100%
sweet92%
green84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintLavender
Heart
VanillaBenzoin
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanHoney
Top20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for A*Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#75,604
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#719
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerA*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElixir 3/18 by Latansaa Perfume offers a bold aromatic profile that balances sharp mint with rich tobacco. This 2025 release leans into a complex structure, layering honey and tonka bean over a benzoin heart. It performs well in cooler weather, making it an interesting choice for evening wear or autumn outings when yo…
Reviews →Mugler A*Men is a legendary collision of cool aromatic herbs and dark sugary warmth. The first spray punches hard. Crisp peppermint and sharp lavender cut through the air with a brisk, almost metallic bite. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial shock settles, thick toasted caramel, earthy patchouli, and bitter roasted…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which lasts longer, Elixir 3/18 or A*Men?
Elixir 3/18 lasts longest (Elixir 3/18 100/100, A*Men 85/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir 3/18 or A*Men?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Elixir 3/18 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir 3/18 and A*Men smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Vanilla and Benzoin.
Is Elixir 3/18 or A*Men better for summer or winter?
A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir 3/18 and A*Men?
Elixir 3/18 has top notes of Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Vanilla and Benzoin, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Honey. A*Men has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Fruity and Spicy Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.
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